Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid)
Energy
Helps your body create enough energy. Vitamin B5 contributes to your body’s ability to release energy from carbohydrates, fats and proteins.
Psychological functions
Vitamin B5 helps with mental efforts and supports in stressful situations.
Hormones
Vitamin B5 is needed for various processes in the body. Processes in which vitamin B5 is required include the absorption of vitamin D, formation of hormones, estrogen and cortisone.
How much vitamin B5 do you need in a day?
The desirable daily amount of vitamin B5 is 6 mg. The maximum safe amount is 200 mg per day.
